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Retooled
and re-casted blocks - all issues of first run blocks are addressed
. All Water jacket modifications are made .
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Siamesed
cylinder bores allow up to 4.400" bores with .180 wall thickness
excellent cylinder integrity.
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All
steel main caps with splayed four bolt on the three center mains
add rigidity.
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Main
webs thickened to the maximum space available for added strength.
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Cam
tunnels with enough meat to be taken out to big block Ford size
for radical roller profiles.
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Wider
pan rails for better oil pan gasket sealing and gasket retention.
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Thicker
deck surfaces provide added strength and aid in cylinder head sealing.
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Solid
lifter galley with drilled oil returns prevent lifter bore breakage
and add strength.
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Improved
oiling adds longevity and helps prevent front main bearing "starvation".
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Redesigned
cooling helps you keep your cool.
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Bottom
of the block is solid to the bend above the pan rail for added strength.
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"Flats" at the back of the block provide a pick up point for special cooling
situations.
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Dual
bell housing bolt patterns for both Pontiac and "corporate" housings.
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Lifter
bores are deeper to allow use of "corporate" lifters.
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Bottoms
of cylinders are notched to clear strokes up to 4.75". A 5.0" stroke is possible with some grinding.
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Head
bolt bosses are tied to cylinder walls and exterior block walls
for added strength.
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Oil
filter passages are threaded for easy remote filter mounting.
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Oil
pump passages have corner plugs at 90 degree turns to reduce flow
restriction.
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Threaded
front external oil passage for lubricating superchargers or turbos
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Block
uses standard Pontiac 5 bolt Motor mount pattern.
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Standard
deck height block is available with 3" mains.
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Tall
deck block has 11.0" deck height and cam raised .386 for added
stroke clearance and is available with 3" mains only
